You can apply for up to £500 per application.

You can submit more than one application during the academic year, depending on your needs and the funding available.

Requests for IT equipment or study aids are capped at £250 or 50% of the cost (whichever is lower), unless there are exceptional circumstances.

You can apply for this bursary if all of the following apply:

• You are enrolled on a higher education course, such as:
• • HNC or HND

• • Foundation Degree (e.g. FdA, FdSc, FdEd)

• • BA/BSc Top-Up

• You have home fee status
  This means you’re classed as a UK student and pay UK tuition fees.
• You are actively engaging in your course
• You can provide evidence of unexpected costs or financial difficulties

If you’re studying online (distance learning) from overseas, you may still be eligible if you meet all other criteria

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you can apply online using the form below.

You don’t need to upload any documents at this stage. We’ll review your application and contact you if we need anything else, such as:

• Receipts, quotes, or other documents

We assess applications based on your individual needs that may affect your ability to participate in your studies.

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Please note: Applying does not guarantee an award, as funds are limited.

• £1,000 per year if you study full-time
• £500 per year if you study part-time

• 55% at the start of the academic year
• 45% in April

You can apply for the HE Maintenance Bursary if all of the following apply:

• You have home fee status
  You’re classed as a UK student and pay the same tuition fees as other UK students.
• You are a UK resident
  You live in the UK and meet the eligibility rules for student finance.
• You receive the full maintenance loan from Student Finance England (SFE)
  This loan helps cover your living costs while you study.
• Your household income is £25,000 or less
  This includes the combined income of people you live with, such as parents or a partner.
• You are studying on a Foundation Degree (FdSc) or a Bachelor’s Degree (BSc)
• Your course is awarded by one of these universities:
• • Kingston University

• • Middlesex University

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you can apply online using the form below.

You don’t need to upload any documents at this stage. We’ll review your application and contact you if we need anything else, such as:

• Proof of your household income

• Confirmation of your full maintenance loan from Student Finance England

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The HE Carers’ Bursary provides:

• £1,000 per year if you study full-time
• £500 per year if you study part-time

The bursary is paid in two instalments:

• 55% at the start of the academic year

• 45% in April

You can apply for the HE Carers’ Bursary if all of the following apply:

• You are an unpaid carer
• You are not receiving Carer’s Allowance and are not in paid care work
• You are studying on a full-time or part-time undergraduate course
• You have home fee status
  You’re classed as a UK student and pay UK tuition fees
• You receive a means-tested Maintenance Loan from Student Finance England (SFE)

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you can apply online using the form below.

You don’t need to upload any documents at this stage. We’ll review your application and contact you if we need anything else, such as:

• A letter or statement from a professional (for example, a GP, teacher, support worker, or social worker) who can confirm your caring responsibilities and family situation.

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How much can I get?

• £1,000 per year – if you study full-time

• £500 per year – if you study part-time

Paid in two instalments:

• 55% at the start of the academic year

• 45% in April

You can apply for this bursary if all of the following apply to you:

• You are under 25 when you start your course
• You are either:
• Care-experienced – you were in care for three months or more after the age of 14
• Estranged – you have no contact with your parents, as defined by UCAS or Student Finance England (SFE)

• You are studying an undergraduate course, full-time or part-time

• You have home fee status
  This means you’re classed as a UK student for tuition fees

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you can apply online using the form below.

You don’t need to upload any documents at this stage. We’ll review your application and contact you if we need anything else, such as:

• A letter or statement from a professional (for example, a GP, teacher, support worker, or social worker) who can confirm your caring responsibilities and family situation.

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You may receive up to £1,000 per year.

The amount awarded will depend on your circumstances and the funds available.

You can apply for the Prior HE Qualification Bursary if all the following apply:

You are a mature learner returning to Higher Education
You are applying to study, or are already studying, an eligible HE course.

You already hold a Higher Education qualification
This could include a degree or equivalent higher education qualification.

You are not eligible for standard Student Finance England support for this course
This is because of the higher education qualification you already hold.

You have home fee status
You’re classed as a UK student for tuition fee purposes.

Your household income is under £25,000
This includes the relevant household income used to assess your financial support application.

You are studying, or have applied to study, an eligible Foundation Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Top-Up Degree
Your course must be awarded by one of these universities:

• Kingston University
• Middlesex University
• The Open University

You can explain how your course will support your future plans
This could include upskilling, reskilling, career change, career progression or personal development.

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you can apply online using the form below.

We’ll review your application and contact you if we need any additional information or evidence, such as confirmation of your household income, Student Finance England eligibility, or previous qualification.

You can apply for this bursary once per academic year.

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You may receive up to £1,000 per year.

The amount awarded will depend on your circumstances and the funds available.

You can apply for the Single Parent Bursary if all of the following apply:

You are a single parent
You are unmarried or not living with a partner.

You have sole responsibility for a dependent child
This means you are financially responsible for a child who depends on you.

You have home fee status
You’re classed as a UK student for tuition fee purposes.

Your household income is under £25,000
This includes the relevant household income used to assess your financial support application.

You are studying on an eligible Foundation Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Top-Up Degree
Your course must be awarded by one of these universities:

• Kingston University
• Middlesex University
• The Open University

You are actively engaging in your course
You must be attending and engaging with your studies.

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you can apply online using the form below.

We’ll review your application and contact you if we need any additional information or evidence, such as confirmation of your household income, Student Finance England eligibility, or your caring responsibilities.

You can apply for this bursary once per academic year.

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